Two years ago my most prized birthday gift was the power saw my mother gave to me. Yes, I’m a woman with power tools. Since that time, I’ve had it on my “to do” list to make a set of “natural blocks” for my kids. I had it in my mind that I could just cut up one of the many, many branches that fall around our house and create a cool set of building blocks for my girls. A little cutting. A little sandpaper. And I’m all set!

Well, that was two years ago. Turns out, I’ve not only slacked on the follow-through of my plan, but the idea isn’t as easy-peasy as it sounds. If you really want your kids to build with them, the cuts need to be straight. And sanding isn’t the only thing they need. It’s no quickie DIY project like I thought.

So why not leave the making of the blocks to the experts? These Nature Blocks from Lakeshore Learning are a much better (and easier) option! These all-natural wood blocks are sanded and finished smooth to retain a completely natural look and feel (without the splinters.) They are not only a fun and natural building material, but they are made to work together–no frustration for little ones who want to stack them up and knock them down. The set includes 36 blocks which are beautifully made and show all the natural elements–like knots and tree rings.

One lucky BabyCenter Blog reader is going win a set of Nature Blocks from Lakeshore Learning. To be entered simply leave a comment on this post! Comments will close on Friday, September 28 and one random winner will be announced at the top of this post on Saturday. Good luck!

Rules: U.S. residents only. No purchase necessary. Contest not open to employees of BabyCenter, Lakeshore Learning, and their families. Winner must reply to claim prize within 72 hours of receiving the email notifying them they have won. No cash value will be exchanged for prize value. Please expect 3-5 weeks for delivery of prize.

Disclaimer: I received a set of nature blocks to check out for this review. My opinions expressed in this post are honest. Honest!—————————–When I’m not geeking out over baby gear, you can find me on my personal blog, MommyCoddle, talking about life with four girls in our fixer-upper farmhouse in rural Maryland. On twitter @MommyCoddle and on Pinterest.

I love these blocks and I’m sure that my son would love playing with them too! He loves nature and trees so it would like him having some of nature inside of our apartment!

http://www.twoweddingbelles.com Jessica@TWB

Love that they’re all natural.

Larissa

Great blocks! My kids would love a set!

Susu

These are so cool! I can see lots of building happening with these!

Jenn W.

My kids would absolutely love these blocks!

Ambur

My son is just at the age where he loves knocking blocks over! And he always tries to eat sticks. These would be a great alternative

Jen

so cute!! my LO would love these!!

Liz

Would love these….

Sunnymay1

Love the curved lines and rounded shapes to these blocks. They look natural and invite contruction of imaginary villages. I like how durable they would feel in little hands and I want to play, too.

Suzanne

These look awesome

Linda L

These look like fun!

Tara

What an awesome giveaway!

Danielle K

These are awesome! Would love them for my son!

Katherine

Cool stuff

Claudia Horn

My son Matthew would LOVE those learning toys!

Gabi

So awesome looking!

Sara D.

My kids would love these (and my husband too!). Thanks!

Tara G

My son’s 2nd bday is next month & he would love these blocks!

LANA

my boys would love this

Dawn

My son is turning 3 next month and he would love these!!

Alicia

I teach first grade and my students would love these! One little boy told me today he was hoping for rain so we would have indoor recess and he could build with blocks.

Arlene Marie Baguio

Wow! That is super cool!!!

Madison C.

My son would love playing with these blocks! I love that their are no splinters and safe for him to be entertained with!

Sole

I love how unique these are!

Amanda

Those look fun. Thanks!

Leslie

My almost three year old loves to build. These are perfect for his tower creations!

Julia

Beautiful blocks for my eight month old son!

Margherita

I would love to play with these blocks with
My 19mo daughter!

Kelly Richardson

Love the look of the blocks. I wish I had a set for my prek special education classroom. You can do so much with them .

Addison Kat

We love Lakeshore Learning products!

brooke thomas

What a great product!

Kellie

My kids would love these!!!

Audiss

those are awesome….Boog would LOVE them

Katie

These are awesome. I’ve never seen them before!

Gail P

They’re gorgeous!!

shirley

My son would love these!!

Caroline

Love. LOve. LOVE! Great product.

Amanda

love this product! My son loves playing with blocks, and I try to give him toys that are eco friendly – great solution!

Catherine

Love them! Great product.

Brooke

I love these!! And I know my sons would too. They love playing blocks, and playing with sticks outside – this would be the perfect way for them to combine the two (especially with winter coming up)! We are a nature loving family, and I love how they have the different shapes that you find/naturally cut wood/logs into. I would LOVE to win these!

Tiffanie

I would love to win this for my son. He is only 6 months, but it would be a great learning tool for him to watch me create things and let him tip it over. =)

Rani

Talk about awesomeness!! Would love to have them

James

My son is obsessed with anything that builds like this toy. He’ll love it!

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